Load Planner I

Kenan Advantage Group; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group is seeking a Load Planner/Dispatcher to manage loads and plan routes for customer orders in Morton, IL. You will dispatch drivers, take orders, and deliver excellent customer service to ensure timely deliveries.

The role involves optimizing asset utilization, coordinating with drivers, and visiting customer sites to build strong relationships. Prior supervisory experience is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Transportation and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build loads and determine the most effective route; dispatch drivers.
• Take customer orders and provide customer service.
• Determine asset and driver utilization for efficiency.
• Communicate with drivers and resolve safety related concerns.
• Travel to customer sites and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage driver workloads.

Skills

Transportation experience

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The position is responsible for managing loads and route planning for customer orders.

Essential Functions

• Build loads and determine most effective route; dispatch drivers
• Take customer orders; provide customer service
• Determine effective asset and driver utilization
• Communicate with drivers and resolve safety related concerns
• Travel to customer sites; maintain and build customer relationships
• Manage driver workloads

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Transportation and supervisory experience preferred

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.